Irene UCHIDA

Irene was an energetic, serious scientist who earned great respect in her scientific community. She genuinely cared for her patients and colleagues, and she had another side that was funny and engaging on a personal level. She was very much a force of nature all on her own. Echoes of her influence will continue to reverberate in Hamilton for years to come. I wish to extend my most sincere condolences to her family.

Sincerely,
Ron Carter

Wonderful woman who always told it like it was. I appreciated her honesty and loved her character. I mourn her loss.

As one of Dr. Uchida's last trainees, I would like to let her family know of my deep respect for her. On a lighter side, she was the best dinner companion for she was a raconteuse par excellence! Sandra Farrell

Dr. Uchida was an outstanding scientist and human being.

I am filled with gratitude for having known Irene Uchida, first as an MRC Postdoctoral Fellow with her, working on sister chromatid exchange and chromosomal instability syndromes, and then as an academic and clinical colleague. She was challenging and engaging, with a love of the good things. She lived well and loved her family dearly. A pioneer woman and scientist, and a dedicated mentor. I remember her well and send my sympathies to her family for their deep loss.

Dr. Uchida, I will alway miss you. It was a great hounour and pleasure to have the oppportunity to know you and work with you. We had so much fun together to share music, food and cytogenetics. It is so sad that you are not here anymore. You will be alway in my heart.

I knew Irene as a colleague in the "pioneer" days of human genetics, as well as as a friend.of many years. Not only was she a talented scientist, but she was also a lot of fun when the occasion arose. Irene's work was thoughful and careful, and she willingly shared data and material with colleagues. I can still recall that unmistakable and catchy laugh that let you know she was present.

We were privileged to know Irene and have very fond memories of her. With deepest sympathy to her family,

Saroj Saigal and John Campbell.

My husband Allen Gardner was a colleague and great admirer of Irene's. My sincerest condolences to the family at this sad time. I have very happy memories of the times we were together at conferences and socially.

Sincerely, Zita Gardner